Research Papers
How do you know whom to treat for a temporomandibular disorder? Using PDQ((R)).
Cranio : the journal of craniomandibular practice • 2016 • Vol. 34 (6)
Simmons, H
Volumetric Calculation of Supraimplant Submergence Profile After Soft Tissue Conditioning with a Provisional Restoration.
The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry • 2016 • Vol. 36 (6)
The objective of this study was to digitally analyze the emergence profile changes before and after soft tissue conditioning with fixed-implant provisional restorations. Impressions were taken with i…
Bragger, U; Buser, D; Joda, T
Assessment of Marginal Peri-implant Bone-Level Short-Length Implants Compared with Standard Implants Supporting Single Crowns in a Controlled Clinical Trial: 12-Month Follow-up.
The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry • 2016 • Vol. 36 (6)
In oral rehabilitation, crown-to-root ratio is accepted as an indicator of bone loss, and this concept was transferred to implants. Recent studies have indicated that there is no significant differen…
Lau, M; Mendoza-Azpur, G; Munoz, H
Enamel Matrix Derivative Proteins in Combination with a Flapless Approach for Periodontal Regeneration of Intrabony Defects: A 2-Year Prospective Case Series.
The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry • 2016 • Vol. 36 (6)
The present case series evaluated the potential benefits of a flapless approach in the regenerative treatment of residual deep intrabony defects. In each of 11 patients, one periodontal defect with a…
Aimetti, M; Ferrarotti, F; Fratini, A
The Impact of Conical and Nonconical Abutments on Bacterial Infiltration at the Implant-Abutment Interface.
The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry • 2016 • Vol. 36 (6)
This study evaluated the in vitro bacterial microleakage at the implant-abutment interface of three prosthetic connections: external (EH) and internal hexagon (IH) and taper connection (TC: solid [ST…
Bottino, M; de Melo, R; Faria, R
Soft Tissue Volume Augmentation Using Connective Tissue Grafts via Apical Pouch: Technical Considerations and Case Reports.
The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry • 2016 • Vol. 36 (6)
The success of dental implant therapy in the esthetic zone requires not only functional osseointegration but also favorable esthetic results. The greatest challenge in the esthetic zone is to establi…
Chien, H; Claman, L; Lin, P
Extraction Socket Management with Buccal Plate Expansion: Preliminary Results of a Novel Technique.
The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry • 2016 • Vol. 36 (6)
The primary objective of this pilot study was to evaluate a new socket preservation technique involving the intentional expansion of the extraction socket buccal plate using a flapless internal corti…
Ayora, A; Gonzalez-Martin, O; Lambert, F
Fracture Strength, Failure Types, and Weibull Characteristics of Three-Unit Zirconia Fixed Dental Prostheses After Cyclic Loading: Effects of Veneering and Air-Abrasion Protocols.
The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry • 2016 • Vol. 36 (6)
The required connector dimension for zirconia fixed dental prostheses (FDPs) may be a clinical limitation due to limited space in the occlusogingival direction. Using no veneering in the gingival reg…
Bottino, M; Campos, F; Ozcan, M
Systemic Disease and Bleeding Disorders for the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America • 2016 • Vol. 28 (4)
There are multiple systemic diseases that have an impact on coagulation, of which oral and maxillofacial surgeons must be cognizant. Recent evidence has supported the potential for both hypocoagulabl…
Bennett, J; Finder, R; Haghighi, A
Topical Hemostatic Agents: What the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Needs to Know.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America • 2016 • Vol. 28 (4)
Hemostasis is a key step in safe and predictable surgery. Knowledge of normal blood clotting mechanisms and abnormal diathesis is necessary to anticipate potential problems during and after surgery. …
Vezeau, P
Damage Control Resuscitation for Catastrophic Bleeding.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America • 2016 • Vol. 28 (4)
The timely recognition of shock secondary to hemorrhage from severe facial trauma or as a complication of complex oral and maxillofacial surgery presents formidable challenges. Specific hemostatic di…
Andreason, C; Pohlman, T
Hemifacial Spasm From Lyme Disease: Antibiotic Treatment Points to the Cause.
Clinical neuropharmacology • 2016 • Vol. 39 (6)
A wide range of etiologies can cause hemifacial spasm (HFS), including infection. In this case report, a 44-year-old woman developed HFS and was explored surgically 7 years later. No abnormalities we…
LeWitt, T
[Diagnosis and treatment of parapharyngeal space tumors].
HNO • 2016 • Vol. 64 (11)
The parapharyngeal space extends from the nasopharynx to the oropharynx. It is bordered medially by the pharyngeal wall and the constrictor pharyngis muscles, and laterally by the mandible. One disti…
Bootz, F; Greschus, S; van Bremen, T
Conjunctival Cytological Alterations in Ocular Behcet Disease.
Cornea • 2016 • Vol. 35 (11)
PURPOSE: To evaluate the ocular surface alterations and tear film functions in patients with ocular Behcet disease (BD). METHODS: This study included 48 eyes of 48 patients with inactive BD and a con…
Berker, N; Citirik, M; Demircan, E
Dextranase from Arthrobacter oxydans KQ11-1 inhibits biofilm formation by polysaccharide hydrolysis.
Biofouling • 2016 • Vol. 32 (10)
Dental plaque is a biofilm of water-soluble and water-insoluble polysaccharides, produced primarily by Streptococcus mutans. Dextranase can inhibit biofilm formation. Here, a dextranase gene from the…
Cheng, H; Fang, Y; Jiao, Y
Oral Health: A Critical Influence on the Health of the Whole.
Holistic nursing practice • 2016 • Vol. 30 (6)
Zuzelo, P
Diagnostic validity of clinical protocols to assess temporomandibular disk displacement disorders: a meta-analysis.
Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology • 2016 • Vol. 122 (5)
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the diagnostic validity of clinical examination protocols compared with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in adults with temporomandibular joint disk displacement disorders. STU…
De Luca Canto, G; Farago, P; Pantoja, L
Keratinizing odontogenic cysts with a spectrum of verrucoid morphology: investigation of a potential role of human papillomavirus.
Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology • 2016 • Vol. 122 (5)
OBJECTIVE: The role of human papillomavirus (HPV) in keratinizing odontogenic cysts (OC) has only rarely been studied. We describe the clinicopathologic findings in a series of OCs that had unusual k…
Lalla, K; Mahomed, F; Meer, S
How accurate is information about the diagnosis and management of temporomandibular disorders on dentist websites?-a commentary.
Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology • 2016 • Vol. 122 (5)
Pentapati, K
S100A7 has an oncogenic role in oral squamous cell carcinoma by activating p38/MAPK and RAB2A signaling pathway.
Cancer gene therapy • 2016 • Vol. 23 (11)
Oral cancer consists of squamous cell carcinoma within the oral cavity or on the lip. The clinical prognosis of this cancer is mostly poor owing to delayed diagnosis and a lack of appropriate early d…
Bharti, R; Chavan, S; Das, C